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Five were added to the AHL All-Star Classic | TheAHL.com

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League has announced five changes to the playoff schedule for the The 2026 AHL All-Star Classic is presented by BMOto be held February 10-11 in Rockford, Ill.

Hartford Wolf Pack ahead Brendan BrissonLehigh Valley Phantoms defender Christian Kyrou and Charlotte Checkers forward Ben Steeves were added to the Atlantic Division roster at this event; Utica Comets ahead Brian Halonen added to North Division list; and Henderson Silver Knights ahead Tanner Laczynski added to Pacific Division list.

Places to stay in Hartford Gabe PerreaultLehigh Valley’s Denver BarkeyCharlotte Tobias BjornfotUtica Seamus Casey and Henderson Carl Lindbom you will not be able to participate. A second goaltender for the Pacific Division roster will be added at a later date.

I 2026 AHL All-Star Skills Competition Tuesday, Feb. 10 (8 ET/7 CT) will pit All-Stars from two divisions of the Eastern Conference against those from two divisions of the Western Conference in seven skill events. Of 2026 AHL All-Star Challenge Wednesday, Feb. 11 (8 ET/7 CT), four teams will participate in a 3-on-3, round-robin tournament with six games of eight minutes each. The two teams with the best records at the end of the round-robin will face off against the champion in an eight-minute, 3-on-3 final. For ticket information, fans can visit icehogs.com/asc26.

The 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO includes AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 11 (noon ET/11 CT), highlighting the induction of the Class of 2026 – Chris Bourque, Alexandre Giroux, Jim Wiemer again Wendell Young – entered the American Hockey League Hall of Fame.

The 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO will showcase top new talent in the American Hockey League: since 1995, more than 94 percent of All-Star Classic participants have gone on to compete in the National Hockey League, incl. Yaroslav Askarov, Drake Batherson, Jordan Binnington, John Carlson, Brandt Clarke, Lukas Dostal, Dalibor Dvorsky, Ryker Evans, Ethan Frank, Thomas Harley, Connor Hellebuyck, Joel Hofer, Jordan Kyrou, Jonathan Marchessault, Jacob Markstrom, JT Miller, Brandon Montour, William Nylander, Kyle Palmieri, Mikko Rantanen, Dylan Strome, Devon Toews, Tyler Toffoli, Linus Ullmark, Dustin Wolf again Mats Zuccarello.

Operating since 1936, the American Hockey League serves as the premier league for the development of players, coaches, managers, administrators, broadcasters and personnel for all 32 National Hockey League teams. About 90 percent of today’s NHL players graduated from the American Hockey League, and more than 100 members of the Hockey Hall of Fame spent time in the AHL during their careers.

Atlantic Division All-Stars
F Brendan BrissonHartford Wolf Pack (first look)
F Patrick Brown (captain), Providence Bruins (1st)
F Tristan BrozWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (1st)
D Frederick BrunetProvidence Bruins (1st)
F Jack DevineCharlotte Checkers (1st)
G Michael DiPietroProvidence Bruins (2nd)
D Christian KyrouLehigh Valley Phantoms (1st)
F Matt LuffSpringfield Thunderbirds (1st)
D Cole McWardBridgeport Islanders (1st)
G Sergei MurashovWilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (1st)
F Ilya ProtasHershey Bears (1st)
F Ben SteevesCharlotte Checkers (1st)
Coach Ryan MougenelProvidence Bruins (1st)
North Division All-Stars
G Artur AkhtyamovToronto Marlies (first look)
F Laurent DauphinLaval Rocket (1st)
F Luca Del BelluzCleveland Monsters (1st)
D Adam EngströmLaval Rocket (1st)
G Jacob FowlerLaval Rocket (1st)
F Conor GeekieSyracuse Crunch (1st)
F Brian HalonenUtica Comets (1st)
F Konsta HeleniusRochester Americans (1st)
D Zac JonesRochester Americans (1st)
F Arthur KaliyevBelleville Senators (1st)
F Jakob PelletierSyracuse Crunch (1st)
F Isak RosénRochester Americans (2nd)
Coach Pascal VincentLaval Rocket (2nd)
Central Division All-Stars
G Sebastian CossaGrand Rapids Griffins (second look)
D Domenick FensoreChicago Wolves (1st)
F Hunter HaightIowa Wild (1st)
F Cameron HughesTexas Stars (1st)
D Kevin KorchinskiRockford IceHogs (2nd)
F Nick LardisRockford IceHogs (1st)
F John LeonardGrand Rapids Griffins (2nd)
G Thomas MilicManitoba Moose (1st)
F Bradley NadeauChicago Wolves (1st)
F Justin RobidasChicago Wolves (1st)
F Dominik ShineGrand Rapids Griffins (1st)
D Ryan UfkoMilwaukee Admirals (1st)
Coach Dan WatsonGrand Rapids Griffins (2nd)
Pacific Division All-Stars
F Philip BystedtSan Jose Barracuda (first look)
F Jagger FirkusCoachella Valley Firebirds (1st)
F Matvei GridinCalgary Wranglers (1st)
F Quinn HutsonBakersfield Condors (1st)
D Tyson JugnauthCoachella Valley Firebirds (1st)
D Kirill KudryavtsevAbbotsford Canucks (1st)
F Tanner LaczynskiHenderson Silver Knights (1st)
F Andre LeeDominion of Ontario (1st)
F Jason Megna (map.), Colorado Eagles (1st)
G Isaac PoschColorado Eagles (1st)
D Dmitri SimashevTucson Roadrunners (1st)
F Tim WasheSan Diego Gulls (1st)
Coach Mark LetestuColorado Eagles (1st)



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